Brick Front Sketch Recalls Old Court Street House
Myra Mary Beebe Hall outlines the history of the Brick Front building on Court Street torn down for a modern block. The narrative covers former occupants including Benham, Oliver Ryder, Ea Northrup, Dr Mintie, Dr Sherwood, and local figures Gates and Bill, plus the 1877 conversion into a newspaper office and the Beebe House Hotel on Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court Street
Myra
Mary Beebe Hall
Beebe
Main Street
Mr. Benham
Cleveland
Oliver Ryder
Connecticut
Bly Block
Ea Northrup
Dr. Mintie
Mintie
Sherwood
Lves
Second Street
Runaway Woman Located in Lorain After Elopement
Mrs. John Bieler formerly Somers ran away from Buffalo with a lover over religion. She moved to Lorain and secretly wed the man of her choice. Parents searched in distress before locating the couple, who now live happily in Lorain Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falls
John Bieler
Somers
Buffalo
Lorain
Ohlo
Ohio Railroads to Pay Higher Taxes This Year
Steam railroads in Ohio will pay about 3.2 million dollars in ordinary taxes, 225000 more than last year. Appraisers report a 39 million dollar increase in valuation. The state board of equalization is reviewing county assessor returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
State Board of Equalization
Charlottesville Exposé on Racial Tensions in 1908
A dated 1908 Charlottesville report attacks Black residents, denouncing mixed dress and perceived voting influence. It contrasts “ignorant half clad” locals with respected Black figures like Lew Davis and Dudley condemning Black suffrage.
Youth Burglars Hearings Held for Lancaster Case
Young suspects from Lancaster were brought before Judge Hinman after a Sunday burglary at Tites market. Tommie, 12, Jimmy 17, Willie 14 were ordered to Lancaster. Arthur Rainey 6 and Clarence Besth 7 were discharged after a stern lecture. Willie Rainey fled but later appeared as Officer Whitney investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommie
Jimmy
Willie
Arthur Barney
Clarence Rath
Tite’s
Jage Hinman
Lancaster
Arthur Rainey
Clarence Besth
Hinman
Willie Rainey
Thorsday Mornhy
Whitney
In Memoriam for Pedro the Dog in East Woods
An elegiac note honors Pedro a dog buried beneath an oak in the east woods. The writer recalls his simple life, enduring illnesses, and unselfish kindness toward friends. Pedro walked calmly to his execution with dignity, leaving a deep, quiet memory among legion friends who mourn him.
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East Woods
Onture
Pedro
Peda
Pedo
Pede
Legion
Chord
Elyria Iron and Steel Stockholders Elect Directors
The Elyria Iron and Steel company held its annual meeting at its city office with stockholders present in person or by proxy. Directors elected for the year include W E Miller W S Miller H B Wick Henry Wick H Massey W E Brooks and E G Johnson. W S Miller became president and H B Wick secretary and treasurer. The new industry plans rapid production soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria Iron and Steel Company
W E Miller
W S Miller
H B Wick
Henry Wick
H & Massey
W E Brooks
E G Johnson
Divorces Sought in Common Pleas Court
Pearl Stambrook petitions for divorce from Fred Stambrook with alimony and restoration of maiden name on grounds of extreme cruelty and adultery. Attorneys Thompson and Glush represent the plaintiff. Jessie Gardner seeks divorce from John Gartner on grounds of extreme cruelty and habitual drunkenness. Married 1833 with three children. Lee Stroup represents Gardner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Stambrook
Court of Common Pleas
Fred Stambrook
Thompson and
Glush
Jessie Gardner
John Gartner
Lee Stroup
Gold Found in Ohio Quartz on Well
John Jefferies of Wellsville reported quartz rock from his land at 38 feet depth in a drilled well contains gold valued at $700 per ton. A Western Reserve University chemist assayed the mineral and reported findings Tuesday, causing great excitement locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Jefferies
Wellsville
Western Reserve University
Lorain Man Found Living in Woods Refuses Return
Walton Trawinski, missing from Lorain since last Sunday, has been found hiding in the woods behind the B and O rod house. He bought four loaves of bread after entering a south end store, saying he had trouble with his wife and would not go home. His wife says their marriage has always been harmonious and cannot explain his actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walton Trawinski
Lorain
South End
Trawinssi
Injured Mrs Morehonne in buggy crash near Ridgeville
Mrs Morehouse, a matron, was badly hurt Saturday evening when a car approached from the east spooking the horse and colliding with the buggy. She was bruised and taken to nearby home then to Elyria for care as the incident marks a second unruly encounter with this horde causing damage to two buggies.
Dudley News From Charlottesville July 26 1908
The writer reports from Charlottesville Virginia a narrative describing the Southern Railroad route from Washington 113 miles southwest through Bull Run Culpeper and Manassas. He notes Charlottesville as Jefferson’s home and UVA founder and remarks on Confederate monument and local people in old fashioned harnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlottesville
Washington
Bull Run
Manaseus
Culpepper
Blue Ridge Mountains
Thomas Jefferson
University of Virginia
Confederats
Bill Powell
Murray Ridge
Dadley
Warden Hershey Moves to Remove Prison Pets
Warden Hershey of the state penitentiary in Columbus plans to ban all animals from the prison and prohibit inmates from keeping pets. He cites prior abuse of the existing rule, stating reforms require this change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hershey
State Penitentiary, Columbus
Father Schaffeld Sets Out on Six Week Western Trip
Rev. J T Schaffeld leaves Tuesday for an extended western journey. The first stop is Colorado with plans to visit places of interest. He will be away about six weeks and his duties will be filled by different pastors during his absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.T. Schaffeld
Colorado
Mrs Whitney Critical After July Wreck Injures Spine
Mrs. Whitney, 50, severely injured in the July wreck of the O and S W electric line, was reported much worse Tuesday with injuries chiefly to the spine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aimy Whitney
Potatoes Expected to Be Cheap This Fall
Growers forecast an immense, high quality potato harvest with prices unlikely to top two bits per bushel. Farmers report current prices are already low as they prepare to market a record crop.
John Kalya Holds Up on Reid Street Attack
Prof John Kalya, a Hornin musician, was attacked by two ruffians early Saturday on Reid Street Lorain. Kalya struck one assailant and fled, later finding a police officer. the trio returned to Reid Street but the attackers escaped and left no trace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kalya
Reid Street
Lorain
Kalya
Eagles Reschedule Meeting For August 7 1908
Elyria Aerie No 431 postpones its regular meeting to Friday Aug 7 1908 at Gy ARB hall 7 80 pm. Eagles are invited to attend the Merchants Carnival in Loran Ohio noting Eagles Day on Aug 5 1903.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loran
Ohio
Elyria Aerie No. 431
Gy Arb
Real Estate Transfers In Lorain County Region
A list of property transfers shows multiple deeds in Elyria Oberlin Lorain and Camden areas. Buyers include Louin Krebs Ernest and Rosa Schneider John Richards John A Kingsbury Henry Hoard Henry Hoard Addie Glendenning and Addie Glendenning Lorain Street Railway Company and others with prices from 400 to 11 000 dollars. Parties include Nicholas Krebs Mamie Krebs George Ruig Ollie Roig JF Haserod administrator F W Stark Geo Bly Annie Ely Catherine Jickells M Allan Jickels Wille A Jickells Sheffield Land Improvement Co and Hungarian Reformed Church.
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Nicholas Krebs
Mamie Krebs
Louin Krebs
Avon
George Ludwig
Eliza Tmawig
Ernest
Rosa Schneider
Ludwig
Amherst
George Ruig
Ollie Roig
John Richards
Elyria
JF Haserods
F W Stark
Henry E Hoard
Elys
John A Kingsbury
Camden
Sheffield Land & Improvement Co
Lorain
William I. Wallhead
Martha Wallhead
Lizzie
Prindle
Gates
Shoeffield Land A Improvement Co
Lorain Street Railway Company
Pate
John Resetar
Anna Resetar
Geza Suaghy
Shefield Land & Improvement Co
Glitsch
Amela Glitsch
Addie E Glendenning
Hagana
Henry Worat
Charles Wilson
A L Jackson
John H Wood
Grace K. Wood
L J Jelly
Oberlin
Sheriff
Lorain Co
Jo E A Braun
John J Stang
John Stang
Lucy M Upton
Irving W Metcalf
Wrights
Amelia C Faragher
Lake Shore plans modern depots along line
A remark to a Lake Shore official indicates the company intends to replace all passenger depots with brick and stone structures. Work will begin after track improvements, with completion expected in the next five to six years, according to the Norwalk Herald.
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Lake Shore
Norwalk Herad
Prisoners Bound Over In Poison Plot Case At Elyria Jail
Sadie Dickergen Willem Burnett and John Chinn were brought to Elyria jail on Friday charged with administering poison with intent to kill Robert Pleasant and bound over to the grand jury at $1000 each. Pleasant was said to have been involved in an assault on Dan Cronin at Lorain Tuesday night which nearly started a riot. The four prisoners allegedly tried to poison Mrs Rhiza Gaines sister of Hill and Cronin’s alleged assailant to obtain money she supposedly possessed.
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Sadie Dickergen
Willem Burnett
John Chinn
Robert Pleasant
Elyria
Grand Jury
Pleasant
Dan Cronin
Lorain
Rhiza Gaines
Hill
Cronin
Pressant Lawn Fete Aids WRC Benefit At Mrs Gloves Home
The lawn fete at Mrs. Geo. Gloves residence supported the WRC Wedeve fund. Ideal weather for ice cream and festive decor included Chinese motifs and red and white lanterns. A neat sum was raised, with thanks to the Harmony quartet for music.
Miners Likely to Renew Great Anthracite Strike
Pottsville dispatch reports miners may renew last winter's nationwide anthracite strike. Conciliation board faces tough labor issues in the region as coal companies hold three representatives to sixty miners. For crucial questions the board often ties, and an umpire is unlikely to be agreed upon, despite the commission award.
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Pottsville
Chestnut Street Hosts Philippine Return Celebration
Mr and Mrs Spohr entertained a party of friends Sunday evening in honor of Mr Spohrs brother and Mr Boltz who have just returned from the Philippines.
Two Small Fires in Elyria No Alarm Issued
Two fires occurred in Elyria on Saturday. At the coal docks a small blaze was halted by three or four firemen with one hose cart without an alarm. At Fox Furnace Co plant a core oven shed overheated, roofing caught, but distant fire company and no water plug prevented combating the blaze. loss expected to be slight.
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Elyria
Asmail
Fox Furreace Companys
Elyria Steel and Iron Co mill nearing operation
The Elyria Steel and Iron Co mill will be ready soon with rapid installation. A large overhead crane spans the mill for moving heavy machinery while rails supply blanks for shovels. An automatic atoler under the boilers achieves efficient combustion, reducing smoke.
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Elyria Steel and Iron Co
Rolle
Minor Council Actions Map Sidewalks and Paving
The council approved sidewalk construction on Sugar Ridge road and East River street from East Bridge street to the road. A sidewalk on the south side of Seventh street from R O Baird residence to Middle avenue was ordered. The platting of W A Ely property on the west side was referred to the platting committee. An ordinance banning dead wires from electric poles was passed. Paving ordinances for Middle avenue East court Fifth street and East River from East Ridge to Clark streets were approved.
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Sugar Ridge
East River Street
East Bridge Street
Seventh Street
R O Baird
Middle Avenue
W A Ely
Weat
Eart Court
Fifth Street
East River
East Ridge
Clark Steets
Dredging Project at Lorain Delayed to September First
A $200,000 dredging job in the Lorain river will not begin until September 1. Bonds to fund the project will be sold on August 11 and it will take ten days to acquire the funds. Ten days more are allotted to awarding the contract, which is expected to go to Breyman Brothers with high probability.
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Lorain
Breyman Brothera Wall Probability
Funeral of George Hewitt Held Friday Afternoon
The funeral of George Hewitt was held from the house Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. Scott of Oberlin officiated. A quartet furnished music. The pall bearers were M J Hayes, James Farrell, S& L Sands, J J Tan nington, Qbas. Millington and Len Austin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hewitt
Rev. Scott
Oberlin
M J Hayes
James Farrell
S& L Sands
J J Tannington
Qbas. Millington
Len Austin
Merchants Mill Planned at Lorain Plant Site
Appointment on Monday signals steel trust plans a merchants mill at Lorain tied to a new plant under construction. The mill will manufacture and repair steel articles, employing many skilled workers at good wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steel Trust
Lorain
Merchants
Successful Hunting Trip Brings 26 Woodcock Home
Harry McKinley and Wm Whitney with WL Shaw of Philadelphia hunted at Andwaur and returned at noon with twenty six woodcock on ice at the hotel for Sunday guests. The gunners refused to reveal the game’s location, saying they did not get it all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry McKinley
Wm Whitney
WL Shaw
Philadelphia
Andwaur
Infant of John Robinson Dies on Monday Morning
The infant son of John Robinson of Clark Street died Monday morning at 4 o'clock after illness including liver trouble and summer complaint. Funeral rites will be held Tuesday afternoon at 8 o'clock from St. Mary's Church.
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John] Robinson
Clark Street
St. Mary’s Church
Lorain Board Seeks Public Vote on $100,000 Bonds
The Lorain public service board will ask the city council to approve a special election to vote on issuing $100,000 in bonds to fund water mains in districts currently lacking water service.
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Board For Public Service of
Lorain
Marriage Licenses Listed For Lorain Area Couples
A list of marriage licenses includes Albert Burkhart a 2 barber from Lorain and Kittie Gralton 19 of Lorain. George Wolsoh 98 bricklayer of South Lorain and Mamie Bata 26 of South Lorain. Roy Hazelton 26 former Penfield and Lelin A Jones 21 milliner of Elyria. Chauncey and Williams 81 new paper man Chicago. Charlotta Demuth 23 music teacher Oberlin Pred Lawrence Gilmore 24 tele graph operator LaGrange Model Richmond 18 music teacher La Grange. Bert Wesley Adams 24 newstohman Cleveland and Mary Duwalt 22 Hlyria. John A Wright 23 carpenter Lorain May Elizabeth Platt 18 Lorain William Swiess 22 teamster Cleveland Jessie McPherson 19 clerk Lorain. Charles Maurath 30 father Lorain Amny Laurengka 21 clerk Lorain John Malls 80 boiler maker Lorain Augusta Starks 26 post office clerk Lorain Hary Adams 28 teacher Ober lin Katharine A Crafts 28 Oberlin.
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Albert Burkhart
Lorain
Kittie Gralton
George Wolsoh
South Lorain
Mamie Bata
Roy Hazelton
Penfield
Lelin A Jones
Elyria
Chauncey & Williams
Chicago
Charlotta Demuth
Oberlin
Lawrence Gilmore
LaGrange
Richmond
Bert Wesley Adams
Newstohman
Cleveland
Mary Duwalt
Hlyria
John A Wright
Carpenter
Elizabeth Platt
William Swiess
Teamster
Jessie McPherson
Charles Maurath
Amny Laurengka
John Malls
Augusta Starks
Hary Adams
Katharine A Crafts
Judge Kohler Settles Bill of Exceptions in Elyria
Judge Kohler visited Elyria to settle and sign a bill of exceptions in the Ruga v g case against the Big Consolidated Railway. The case, certified to the county after a lengthy ten day trial, will move to the circuit court en route to the supreme court. It marks the third similar case reaching the circuit court after protracted trials ended in jury disagreement.
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Kohler
Elyria l
Ruga Vg
Consolidated Railway
Circuit Court
Supreme Court
Cleveland Stone to Install Large Compressed Air Plant
The Cleveland Stone Company will install a gigantic compressed air plant in No 6 at their North Amherst quarry. When finished all machinery will be run by compressed air. Estimated cost is $25,000. Ingersoll Sergeant Drill Co holds the contract for installation.
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Cleveland Stone Company
No 6
North Amherst
Ingersoll Sergeant Drill Co
Teacher Resigns and New Hire at Board Meeting
At a board meeting last evening Mr. Lyman Carrier of Michigan was employed as teacher of chemistry and other sciences. Mr Dey, previously employed, resigned to accept a better position on an agricultural paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Lyman Carrier
Michigan
Dey
Sewer System Finally Launched In Elyria
Elyria approves Chapin and Knowles bid with city engineer to design the sewer system. Total cost not to exceed 3985, with Snow and Barber bid at 1200. Construction cost estimated around 8300,000, uncertain at present.
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Elyria
Tueaday
Messrs. Chapin and Knowles
Messrs. Snow and Barber
Council hears space relief plan to expand clerk’s office
At Tuesday’s meeting officials discussed moving the clerks office upstairs from its current room and converting the lower floor into a single large area by removing partitions. Officials said the scheme is desirable and hoped to carry it through.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water Board
Probate Court seeks sale order for William Lowery estate
Probate Court Joseph Lowery as executor files petition seeking a court order to sell estate assets and halt any outstanding debts of William Lowery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Lowery
William Lowery
Town Council Adopts 12 MPH Speed Ordinance
At Tuesday night’s meeting the council passed a measure restricting automobiles and motorcycles to 12 miles an hour. Initial 8 mph proposal was rejected as too slow. Vehicles must be registered with a $1 fee. Each machine to display its registry number in a conspicuous place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B& Conspicions
Peddler Refused License by City Mayor
A peddler was denied street vending by Mayor Folger who cited Ohio law granting wartime veterans the right to peddle. The statute allows a special privilege for one veteran, despite prohibitory ordinances. The peddler intends to continue selling and may sue the city if arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henas
Folger
Ohio
Barnards to reside with mother in Elyria area
Mr and Mrs Ralph Barnard relinquish their Elyria residence and will live temporarily at the home of Mrs EL Garvin on Lorain Street west of Oberlin, sharing space with her family while settling new arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Barnard
Elyria
EL Garevin
Lorain Street
Oberlin
Retiring County Clerk Washburn Honored With Desk Gift
G Washburn retires after a second term as county clerk. Judge Hinman and bar members praise his faithful service and legal knowledge. Washburn will reopen in Sharps block, while Glyde Wilcox succeeds him and aims to continue the office’s honored record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G Washburn
Hinman
Washburn
Sharps Block
Glyde Wilcox
Runaway Wagon Injures Oberlin Worker
A runaway Tuesday afternoon near Oberlin caused by O and SW electric cars threw Elmer Rathwell from his wagon. He struck a fence post and suffered a severe hip contusion and serious internal injuries. doctors call his condition exceedingly serious.
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Oberlin
O and SW
Elmer Rathwell
al Hale
Here
Wellington farmer Homer Mason dies at seventy
Homer Mason a Wellington township farmer and longtime prominent agriculturist died at his home Wednesday afternoon at age seventy from stomach cancer. Druggists not liable Attorney General Sheets says the Dow law decision does not make druggists selling medicines containing malt or alcohol liable to the Dow tax unless sold as beverages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Mason
Wellington Township
Atttorney
WG Ogier
State Board of Pharmacy
Aupreme Court
Dow
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Elgris
Lew Dayis
Elyria Hospital
Dudley
Charlottesville, Va
Father Schaffeld
Mr. Whitney
Eagles
A. E. Lawrence W
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Pressant Lawn
The
Philippines
Council
Merchants Mill
Suige Kohler
Probate
C. G. Washburn
Anglat— Clyde Wilcox
Wellington
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Clevelamé,O
Logan Company
Wade
Chronicle
Cour
Attemp
Erie
Oley
Shen
Misa Lr
Chaz
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